Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Vomiting in newborn |
French
|
Vomissements du nouveau-né |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XVI | Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period | |
| 2 | P90-P96 | Other disorders originating in the perinatal period | |
| 3 | P92 | Feeding problems of newborn | |
| 4 | P92.0 | Vomiting in newborn |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclizine |
Cyclizine is a histamine H1 receptor antagonist of the piperazine class which is characterised by a low incidence of drowsiness. It possesses anticholinergic and antiemetic properties. The exact mechanism by which cyclizine can prevent or suppress both nausea and vomiting from various causes is unknown. |
